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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,936.16, 33,032.40 and 13,326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,936.16, 33,032.40 and 13,326.48 is: 18,390.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,936.16 : 33,032.40 = 13,326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,936.16/33,032.40 = 13,326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,936.16x = 33,032.40 × 13,326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,936.16x = 440,205,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,205,617.95/23,936.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,390.82

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